Scan 4 Safety Lead
Job summary
Join a forward-thinking collaboration of NHS trusts across Lancashire and South Cumbria, where innovation, collaboration, and patient care are at the heart of everything we do.
We are looking for an experienced and driven Scan 4 Safety Lead to play a pivotal role in transforming how supply chain systems support frontline healthcare. This is a unique opportunity to shape and lead the development of Scan4Safety services across multiple Trusts within the Lancashire and South Cumbria.
As the Scan 4 Safety Lead, you will act as the operational lead for Scan4Safety systems, translating vision into real-world impact across multiple hospital sites.
This is a high-impact leadership role where technology, data, and healthcare meet.
We're seeking someone who is:
- A strong leader with proven management and project delivery experience
- An analytical problem-solver who can turn data into actionable insights
- Experienced in inventory management systems, e-procurement, or Scan4Safety environments
- Confident communicating with stakeholders at all levels
- Passionate about continuous improvement and innovation in healthcare
Are you ready to make a difference?
If you're passionate about using technology and leadership to improve healthcare systems, this is your opportunity to make a lasting impact across an entire region. Apply now and help shape the future of Scan4Safety in the NHS.
Main duties of the job
The Procurement & Supplies Team is embarking on an exciting period of change as we start our journey as a single procurement department across the Lancashire and South Cumbria Region. The five Trusts were served by three Procurement teams who have come together forming One LSC Procurement.
This vacancy is a regional position which will provide services to all One LSC Hospital sites.
This role will play a major part in the development and implementation of business strategies to support the future growth of the Scan4Safety service.
An innovative thinker, with a proven record in problem solving, responsible for the development and coordination of system enhancements, you will also represent the Trust systems needs at the providers board meetings.
Having shared responsibility for proactively and consistently ensuring that perceived performance problems are clearly identified using system information, that procedures are implemented in the relevant areas to ensure performance is developed in line with best practice methods.
The post holder will be fully conversant with departmental objectives and work within parameters set by Standing Financial Instructions.
About us
One Lancashire and South Cumbria (One LSC) is a unique and ambitious partnership bringing together NHS organisations across the region to deliver better, more consistent care for our communities.
By working collaboratively across multiple Trusts within the NHS, One LSC is transforming how services are delivered--sharing expertise, standardising processes, and reducing duplication to create a more efficient and effective healthcare system.
Our vision is simple: to ensure that every patient, regardless of where they live, has access to the same high-quality care, and that every colleague benefits from a positive, supportive working environment.
Why Join One LSC?
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Collaborative Working: Be part of a forward-thinking partnership that values teamwork across organisational boundaries
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Innovation & Transformation: Help shape large-scale change programmes that are modernising healthcare services
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Professional Development: Access opportunities to grow your skills and career across multiple organisations
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Inclusive Culture: We are committed to building a diverse workforce and creating an environment where everyone feels valued and supported
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Meaningful Impact: Your work will directly contribute to improving patient care across an entire region
At One LSC, we are creating a culture where innovation thrives, people feel empowered, and continuous improvement is part of everything we do.
Join us and be part of a team that is redefining how healthcare is delivered--together.
Job description
Job responsibilities
MAIN DUTIES:
- The post holder will be the operational lead for Scan 4 Safety project-based work transitioning strategic vision into working practice.
- Full in-depth knowledge of the Trust Inventory management/ Scan 4 Safety systems. Systems knowledge will need to be developed in line with departmental growth.
- Use system-based information as an identifier for problem solving, working closely as required with various internal and external systems. The post holder will need to have a thorough understanding of Electronic Procurement Procedures and how they support strategic goals. .
- Development of KPIs to monitor system performance and user compliance. The post holder will need to use this data to drive performance and report into senior management teams
- The post holder will be responsible for the System Engineer Team and ensure the teams roles and responsibilities are met, providing an efficient service to the end users.
- Project management will be a large part of the role. With the post holder being responsible for departmental projects involving S4S Systems. Managing the Systems Engineer team.
- Utilise departmental tools with a focus on standardisation and rationalisation to identify wastage reduction and saving opportunities throughout the Trust.
- Participate in small procurement projects as directed by the department leads.
- Represent the Procurement department in conferencing and networking events across the UK. The role will not be site specific and may involve project work across the One LSC sites.
- To provide and to contribute to, a first-class customer care service to all users of the Trust.
- Ensure that the expectations of the service users are met through compliance with the Procurement Services Standards.
- To assist Trust Management in meeting the corporate objectives of the Trusts and One LSC.
- Any other duties as required
COMMUNICATION
- Work closely with other members of the Logistics and Supply Chain team, Procurement team and wider ward/departmental based Trust colleagues
- Providing departmental representation on a range of senior management meetings and engagement sessions. The ability to transpose relevant information from various platforms and communicate them to identified stakeholders in a concise digestible manner is essential.
- Excellent communication skills are required alongside a practice of good stakeholder engagement.
- Communications will involve providing advice either by face to face and by telephone, within meetings, written, letters, memorandum and e-mail
- Resolve customer queries/complaints.
- Develop strong working relationships with Trust colleagues.
- Build and maintain strong customer and supplier relationships
TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT
- Undertake all relevant mandatory training
- Maintain personal and professional development to meet the changing demands of the job, Participate in appropriate training activities
ORGANISATIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
- Lead and motivate employees to accomplish organisational goals and departmental vision
- Create strategies to achieve these objectives
- Manage change whilst implementing these objectives
- Manage expectations of key stakeholders
- Conflict resolution & relationship management
- Engage with external stakeholders for strategic system development
- Engage with key stakeholders both routinely and responsively to maintain relationships.
- Attend and chair senior meetings with various stakeholders.
- Provide departmental representation at senior level meetings
- Identify opportunities for growth
- Responsibility for development of PDP within the S4S team
- Ensure that clinical incidents are reported and dealt with in accordance with the Trusts procedures, liaise with appropriate staff and keep records maintained.
- Ensure that all duties are carried out in accordance with the Trusts Health & Safety policy.
- Ensure that appropriate records are kept and filed on behalf of customers in accordance with audit procedures.
- When required, provide input and assistance in introducing new technology processes within the Procurement department in line with departmental strategies
PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Have a good understanding and awareness of Trust Policies and Procedures
Ensure compliance with Trust Standing Financial Instructions, EU Legislation and C.I.P.S.
code of conduct
Person Specification
Qualifications
- Educated to A-Level or equivalent level/or experience
- CIPS/CILT Qualification /studying towards qualification
- Business/ IT related Degree or similar
- Project management Qualification/ or experience
Experience
- Proven management experience as a professional lead. Project management experience Experience of IM / E-commerce systems. Experience of small purchasing projects Experience of presentations to all levels of staff within the Trust Experience of delivering by results Experience of developing staff
- Experience of implementation and control of a Scan 4 Safety compliant IMS within an NHS environment Experience of purchasing and supply E-commerce initiatives
Knowledge and Skills
- Excellent communication skills Organisation, interpersonal and analytical skills Demonstrated level of problem solving and remedying experience Knowledge and understanding of E-Procurement systems Ability to create, design and produce reports Excellent working knowledge of IMS and Microsoft systems
- BI reporting capabilities Proven knowledge of utilising IMS Data to drive efficiency and increase patient safety
Personal Attributes
- Ability to work on own initiative without supervision Ability to travel Drive for results and customer satisfaction Effective Influencer Continuous improvement and quality control Consistent, reliable attendance Self-motivated, Team player Resilient Ability to communicate at all levels Ability to work under pressure
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
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From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants.
Employer details
Employer name
East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust
Address
One LSC sites across Lancashire and South Cumbria
Blackburn
BB2 3HH
Employer's website
http://jobs.elht.nhs.uk/